Systems Operations Engineer

About The Group

Cognizant’s Cloud, Infrastructure, and Security Services Practice (CIS) drives core modernization holistically across layers to accept digital transformation. We help customers transform their infrastructure and workplace to meet the evolving needs of the digital era, delivering key results through cloud-driven modernization and workplace and operational transformation in a secure environment.

Role

Systems Operations Engineer

Location

Irving, Texas, Charlotte, NC

Mandatory Skills

• SQL
• Linux/Shell
• Autosys
• Observability tools (Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, AppDynamics)

Tech Skills

• Excellent with SQL queries, DB usage & understanding (Oracle)
• Linux commands, Shell scripts
• Working knowledge of Observability tools

Expectations

• Work on complex, broad impact initiatives / projects / issues
• Provide high level systems consultation to technology teams
• Review, analyze, and work on complex technical challenges and escalated production issues
• Evaluate potential design alternatives, platform enhancements, periodic system reviews, and opportunities for operational improvement
• Make decisions on technical changes, system enhancements, and architectural adjustments
• Consult with engineering teams on change design, applying deep knowledge of process controls, operational standards, and technology governance to guide new initiatives
• Collaborate with technical peers, cross-functional partners, and leadership to resolve systems support issues and drive operational excellence
• Leverage AI enhanced observability, anomaly detection, and intelligent alerting tools to improve root cause analysis, reduce noise, and optimize system performance
• Utilize AI-assisted based troubleshooting tools, and automation frameworks to streamline incident resolution and operational workflows
• Incorporate predictive analytics and AIOps insights into planning, capacity management, and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Systems Engineering or Technology Architecture experience
• 5+ years of application production support experience
• 5+ years of IT infrastructure product and service control management, including policies and standards, business readiness, exceptions management, or alignment with enterprise compliance and risk frameworks
• 5+ years of experience working with SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, Unix, Autosys, ITRS, and AppDynamics
• Hands-on experience with AI-driven monitoring, AIOps platforms integrated into production support environments
• Experience utilizing generative AI or LLM-based tools to assist with diagnostics, system pattern analysis, documentation, or triage workflows
• An industry-standard technology certification
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of test-driven development practices
• Experience designing or developing training materials for complex technology systems, including those in Agile development settings
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing large-scale, complex software applications
• Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong critical thinking capabilities
• Financial accounting tool experience is a plus

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. *Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*